Abstract: A shoe insert is configured as a single component with a specifically-configured shape that provides internal shoe structural support while enhancing airflow within the shoe. The shoe insert is comprised of a rigid structure, such as plastic, that engages with the inner and outer sides of the shoe to provide sufficient support. The shoe insert's inner and outer sides, which engage with the shoe's inner and outer sides, have a grip portion with an upper opening substantially positioned at the shoe's ankle opening. This upper opening enables air to flow therethrough and provide breath to the shoe's interior cavity. Airflow holes spread sporadically throughout the shoe insert's body enables air to flow through the shoe insert and engage the shoe to provide breathability, thereby preventing moisture, mold, and stench.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for improved operation and troubleshooting of a printing device. A printing device includes a master module wherein printing device operation data can be stored in non-volatile memory. The master module is provided with non-volatile memory or an uninterruptible power source so that the master module memory may be retained and dumped upon request. The memory dump may transmit the memory contents to a local external device through a port, such as an infrared port or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, or the memory contents may be transmitted to a remote location. The dumped data may then be analyzed to quickly identify a problem component in the printing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for remote testing of printing devices. A printing device includes a browser that is configured to establish a remote connection with a network site maintained by a manufacturer of the printing device. Once a connection is established, the printing device requests that a test be performed. A test program at the manufacturer site downloads a print test in the native language of the printing device. If the print test fails, more complete diagnostics are run. A printing device user is informed of the result. A user can determine if the printing device is operational without first installing a software driver or making connections to a host. Operational problems are, therefore, more easily isolated and resolved.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for remote testing of printing devices. A printing device includes a browser that is configured to establish a remote connection with a network site maintained by a manufacturer of the printing device. Once a connection is established, the printing device requests that a test be performed. A test program at the manufacturer site downloads a print test in the native language of the printing device. If the print test fails, more complete diagnostics are run. A printing device user is informed of the result. A user can determine if the printing device is operational without first installing a software driver or making connections to a host. Operational problems are, therefore, more easily isolated and resolved.

Abstract: A method and system for providing entitlement information to a printing device or a scanning device are described. The system includes a device, a device workstation, which in an implementation is a constituent of the device, and a server. The server maintains a database of updated device entitlement information associated with the device. The workstation requests updated entitlement information for the device from the server, and the server in response downloads this information to the workstation. The workstation downloads the updated entitlement information to a device database. In embodiments, both the device and the workstation provide notification to a user of updated entitlement information, and display updated entitlement information to the user.

Abstract: A tester print head has at least one conductive pad that is coupled to a status return pad by circuitry. The tester print head is inserted into a printer carriage assembly that is linked to printer control circuitry through linking hardware. A self-test signal is applied to the linking hardware. If the tester print head provides an indication to the control circuitry that the self-test signal was received, the linking hardware passed the self-test. If the indication is not provided to the control circuitry, the self-test failed and the functional print head that was replaced by the tester print head may be operating properly.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for improved operation and troubleshooting of a printing device. A printing device includes a master module wherein printing device operation data can be stored in non-volatile memory. The master module is provided with non-volatile memory or an uninterruptible power source so that the master module memory may be retained and dumped upon request. The memory dump may transmit the memory contents to a local external device through a port, such as an infrared port or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, or the memory contents may be transmitted to a remote location. The dumped data may then be analyzed to quickly identify a problem component in the printing device.